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Northmead Junior School
Grange Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9ZA, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.4 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
358
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 60% nationally. However, only 9% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be strong, making it a viable option for families in Surrey.
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Last inspected: 5 July 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.4%
White Other8.4%
Mixed Other4.5%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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51.25745, -0.58556 · GU2 9ZA
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN146025
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.northmead.surrey.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northmead Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Northmead Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 July 2016.
Is Northmead Junior School a good school?
Northmead Junior School scores 46.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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